Florida lawmakers will discuss gun reform on Monday, as protesters are expected to march the state capital to demand an assault rifle ban.
The National Rifle Association also has plans to speak out on the polarizing issue as well, days after Florida Gov. Rick Scott released his plan to protect students.
More than 1,000 people from Miami, Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Tampa, Gainesville and others plan to ride to Tallahassee to protest and plead with legislators during their session.
For the first time, Floridians will hear lawmakers debate a gun reform package on the state Senate floor.
“I’m not into banning specific weapons,” Gov. Scott said. “I think what you need to do is ban specific people from having weapons.”
While the governor’s original proposal is expected to change slightly during the legislative process, he said the goal is still the same: to prevent another mass shooting tragedy.
“I believe what we’re doing, I believe it will stop this from happening,” said Scott.